Thirty Maldivians follow VIP protection training course in Lanka

Ridma Dissanayake

STF Commandant DIG R.W.M.C. Ranawana hands over a certificate to a member of the Maldivian Police, who completed the VIP protection training course at the Katukurunda STF training school.

The Special Task Force (STF) of Sri Lanka Police conducted a special training course for Maldivian Police personnel on VIP protection. Thirty Maldivian Police Officers including two female officers who followed the VIP protection training course, passed out at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, Kalutara.

The passing out parade of the Maldivian officers was held under the patronage of STF Commandant DIG R.W.M.C. Ranawana. Maldives Police Service Assistant Police Commissioner Ahamad Saudee and Maldives Police Commissioner’s International Coordinator Joona Lathief were also present.

The STF has organised several VIP protection courses for Maldivian Police personnel. The course support police personnel to develop their professional skills.

It also supports to strengthen bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, DIG Ranawana said.

“This is a golden opportunity for personnel in the Maldives Police Service. We hope this training course will be very helpful to develop the friendship and solidarity among Maldives Police and Sri Lanka Special Task Force,” Saudee said.

STF Training School Director SP Madduma Bandara and senior officers were also present at this event.